Does a budgie make a good pet?

The little Budgie is one of the most popular pets in the world, ranking just behind dogs and cats, and it’s no wonder. This affectionate, cute bird is small and inexpensive, and if trained properly a Budgie can mimic human speech. These small parrots make delightful pets and are usually friendly and easy to tame.

Are budgies good pets for beginners?

The budgie (parakeet) is often thought of as a “beginner bird,” however, this social, outgoing little bird deserves just as much care and attention as larger parrots. Budgies are playful, love food and they can rival any parrot in terms of talking ability.

When did people start keeping budgies as pets?

Budgies have been kept as pets since the mid-1800s, less than a century after first being spotted by Europeans. British sailors returning from their epic voyage to the east coast of Australia with Captain James Cook in 1770 reported seeing flocks of small green birds in such huge numbers that they blocked out the sun.

What is the rarest color in budgies?

Anthracite parakeets, a dark charcoal grey color, is one of the rarest colors for a parakeet. Other rare colors can be rainbow, clearwing, and lacewing parakeets. These rare colors are caused by genetic mutations, so a rare color can become more and more common over time.

Do budgies smell?

Budgies are a totally different ball game, not only do they have a particularly lackluster sense of smell, but they don’t produce odor themselves. Under good conditions, what budgies smell like is nothing, what they rub their heads on, or what they eat.

Do budgies like to be held?

Most budgies like to be touched and petted by their owners. They show affection to each other in the wild by huddling together and puffing up feathers to sleep. They’re also known for kissing other budgies, nuzzling against them, and helping to preen each other’s feathers.

What is the life span of a budgie?

5 – 8 yearsBudgerigar / Lifespan (In captivity)

Can you keep a budgie alone?

Ideally, budgies must not be left home alone for more than a weekend. Though there is no hard and fast rule, that is the maximum time where any unforeseen event could still be brought under control.